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Jessica Rowell

I am an epidemiologist, a bioinformatician, and a tenacious problem solver who excels at projects requiring deep thinking and attention to detail.

Education

MS, Bioinformatics

Georgia Institute of Technology

Atlanta, GA

2019 - 2016

  • Jordan lab: The evolution of immune-related genes and genetic pathways in highly-admixed populations

MPH, Epidemiology

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

2009 - 2007

  • Fellow: Molecules to Mankind Program, Public Health Genomics track

BA, Biology and Psychology (Neuroscience minor)

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA

2007 - 2003

  • Graduate thesis topic: Developed a model to predict age of onset for asymptomatic members of ALS-afflicted families

Research Experience

Bioinformatician, Epidemiologist

Enteric Diseases Laboratory Branch, CDC

Atlanta, GA

Current - 2018

  • Simultaneously coordinating 2 projects: development of antibiotic resistance profiles using the ROCker tool and design of an HMAS panel antibiotic resistance panel
  • Writing the pipeline for QC of HMAS data that will be deployed to national public health labs
  • Develop and implement statistical analysis methods for projects on my team

Project Manager

Stibo Systems, Inc.

Kennesaw, GA

2017 - 2015

  • Supervised an 8-person team to execute the overhaul of a database of 25,000 client images
  • Built and repaired 10 client PCs

Researcher, Scientific Writer

Office of Public Health Genomics, CDC

Atlanta, GA

2015 - 2014

  • Developed guidelines on genetic testing evidence for ACMG exome sequencing recommendation for reporting incidental findings

Doctoral Student Researcher

Emory University

Atlanta, GA

2013 - 2011

  • Global Methylation & PBB Exposure
  • Optimized a global methylation assay protocol (MethyLight) and measured global methylation in 68 participants exposed to polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs) in a 1970s industrial accident

Research Specialist

National Office of Public Heath Genomics, CDC

Atlanta, GA

2011 - 2008

  • Developed an efficient search method for calling up articles related to human genetics and infectious disease in HuGE Navigator and characterized the trend of publications in this field
  • Collaborated with colleagues on an empirical investigation of meta-analyses of gene-environment interactions

Epidemiology Intern

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Rome, Italy

2008 - 2008

  • Performed a case-control study on APOE polymorphisms and head and neck cancer using SAS and STATA
  • Taught colleagues in my second language how to analyze epidemiological data in SAS

Research Assistant

Atlanta VA Medical Center

Atlanta, GA

2008 - 2007

  • Managed several Microsoft Access databases and completed all data cleaning
  • Wrote narrative summaries of interview questionnaires
  • Summarized medical records and compiled case interviews

Industry Experience

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Teaching Experience

I have been teaching over 15 years, and I am particularly devoted to teaching quantitatve skills with an emphasis on empowering my students with problem solving skills.

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Freelance

Atlanta, GA

Current - 2003

  • Tutor math, science, and programming at all levels, elementary through college

Advanced Epidemiologic Methods I

Emory University

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2014 - 2014

  • TA and lectured
  • Covered modern statistical computing algorithms (20+ students)
  • PhD level class

Epidemiologic Methods II

Emory University

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2013 - 2012

  • TA and lectured
  • Developed and executed Master level lab (30+ students)
  • Graduate level class

Epidemiologic Methods I

Emory University

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2012 - 2011

  • TA and lectured
  • Executed Master level lab for first year core graduate course (20+ students)
  • Graduate level class

SAS Programming

Emory University

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2009 - 2007

  • TA and lectured
  • Assisted 40+ students with introductory through intermediate coding questions and graded homework
  • Graduate level class

Case Studies in Infectious Diseases

Emory University

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2008 - 2008

  • TA
  • Covered case investigations of worldwide hallmark infectious disease outbreaks (40+ students)
  • Graduate level class

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Selected Publications, Posters, and Talks

The phenotypic consequences of genetic divergence between admixed Latin American populations: Antioquia and Choco, Colombia

Submitted to Genome Biology and Evolution

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2020 - 2020

  • Chande AT, Rowell J, et al

Influence of genetic ancestry and socioeconomic status on type 2 diabetes in the diverse Colombian populations of Choco and Antioquia

Scientific Reports

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2017 - 2017

  • Chande AT, Rowell J, et al

Guidelines supporting ACMG reportable secondary findings

Manuscript in preparation

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2017 - 2017

  • Rowell JL, Stewart AC, Khoury MJ, Dotson WD

A systematic review of cancer GWAS and candidate gene meta-analyses reveals limited overlap but similar effect sizes

Eur J of Human Genetics

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2013 - 2013

  • Chang C, Yesupriya A, Rowell JL, Clyne M, Gwinn M, Khoury MJ, Wulf A, Schully SD

A case-control study on the effect of apolipoprotein E genotype on head and neck cancer risk

Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers

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2010 - 2010

  • De Feo E, Rowell J, Cadoni G, Arzani D, Volante M, Paludetti G, Amore R, Ricciardi G, Boccia S